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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.38, 544.88 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.38, 544.88 and 132.23 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.38 : 544.88 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.38/544.88 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.38x = 544.88 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.38x = 72,051.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,051.18/363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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