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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.93, 538.33 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.93, 538.33 and 98.87 is: 148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.93 : 538.33 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.93/538.33 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.93x = 538.33 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.93x = 53,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,222.42/358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.28

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