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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 535.28 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 535.28 and 113.44 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 535.28 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/535.28 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 535.28 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 60,722.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,722.16/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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