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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.48, 536.33 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.48, 536.33 and 184.27 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.48 : 536.33 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.48/536.33 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.48x = 536.33 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.48x = 98,829.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,829.53/357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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