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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.55, 531.82 and 98.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.55, 531.82 and 98.05 is: 147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.55 : 531.82 = 98.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.55/531.82 = 98.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.55x = 531.82 × 98.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.55x = 52,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,144.95/354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.07

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