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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 545.01 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 545.01 and 132.23 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 545.01 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/545.01 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 545.01 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 72,066.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,066.67/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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