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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 536.31 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 536.31 and 184.18 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 536.31 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/536.31 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 536.31 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 98,777.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,777.58/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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