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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.31, 537.48 and 114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.31, 537.48 and 114.83 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.31 : 537.48 = 114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.31/537.48 = 114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.31x = 537.48 × 114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.31x = 61,718.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,718.83/358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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