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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.82, 538.28 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.82, 538.28 and 176.22 is: 264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.82 : 538.28 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.82/538.28 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.82x = 538.28 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.82x = 94,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,856.14/358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.35

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