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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.25, 537.45 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.25, 537.45 and 114.80 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.25 : 537.45 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.25/537.45 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.25x = 537.45 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.25x = 61,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,697.92/358.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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