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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.34, 534.43 and 96.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.34, 534.43 and 96.35 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.34 : 534.43 = 96.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.34/534.43 = 96.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.34x = 534.43 × 96.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.34x = 51,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,489.66/356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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