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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 532.44 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 532.44 and 98.46 is: 147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 532.44 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/532.44 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 532.44 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 52,424.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,424.04/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.69

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