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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.70, 536.50 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.70, 536.50 and 114.22 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.70 : 536.50 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.70/536.50 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.70x = 536.50 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.70x = 61,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,279.03/357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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