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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.22, 552.26 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.22, 552.26 and 108.26 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.22 : 552.26 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.22/552.26 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.22x = 552.26 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.22x = 59,784.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,784.37/368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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