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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.81, 529.22 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.81, 529.22 and 96.31 is: 144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.81 : 529.22 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.81/529.22 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.81x = 529.22 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.81x = 50,968.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,968.70/352.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.47

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