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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.45, 537.72 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.45, 537.72 and 98.44 is: 147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.45 : 537.72 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.45/537.72 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.45x = 537.72 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.45x = 52,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,933.16/358.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.67

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