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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 533.64 and 99.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 533.64 and 99.24 is: 148.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 533.64 = 99.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/533.64 = 99.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 533.64 × 99.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 52,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,958.43/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.86

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