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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.22, 543.21 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.22, 543.21 and 118.69 is: 178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.22 : 543.21 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.22/543.21 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.22x = 543.21 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.22x = 64,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,473.59/362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.00

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