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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 537.38 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 537.38 and 114.71 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 537.38 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/537.38 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 537.38 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 61,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,642.29/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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