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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 538.76 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 538.76 and 99.25 is: 148.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 538.76 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/538.76 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 538.76 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 53,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,472.49/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.86

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