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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 544.88 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 544.88 and 132.16 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 544.88 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/544.88 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 544.88 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 72,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,011.34/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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