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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.15, 537.23 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.15, 537.23 and 98.15 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.15 : 537.23 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.15/537.23 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.15x = 537.23 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.15x = 52,726.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,726.41/358.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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