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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.29, 536.49 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.29, 536.49 and 175.23 is: 262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.29 : 536.49 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.29/536.49 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.29x = 536.49 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.29x = 94,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,009.14/358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.38

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