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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 534.73 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 534.73 and 99.98 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 534.73 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/534.73 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 534.73 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 53,464.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,464.30/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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