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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.44, 530.09 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.44, 530.09 and 96.88 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.44 : 530.09 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.44/530.09 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.44x = 530.09 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.44x = 51,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,355.12/353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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