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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.24, 552.26 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.24, 552.26 and 108.23 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.24 : 552.26 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.24/552.26 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.24x = 552.26 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.24x = 59,769.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,769.87/368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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