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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 535.44 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 535.44 and 96.96 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 535.44 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/535.44 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 535.44 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 51,916.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,916.34/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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