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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.56, 530.28 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.56, 530.28 and 97 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.56 : 530.28 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.56/530.28 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.56x = 530.28 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.56x = 51,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,437.16/353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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