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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 537.36 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 537.36 and 163.22 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 537.36 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/537.36 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 537.36 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 87,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,707.90/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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