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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 534.78 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 534.78 and 122.30 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 534.78 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/534.78 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 534.78 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 65,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,403.59/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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