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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.38, 533.09 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.38, 533.09 and 98.88 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.38 : 533.09 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.38/533.09 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.38x = 533.09 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.38x = 52,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,711.94/355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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