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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 531.92 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 531.92 and 98.16 is: 147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 531.92 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/531.92 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 531.92 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 52,213.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,213.27/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.23

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