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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.21, 558.31 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.21, 558.31 and 98.32 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.21 : 558.31 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.21/558.31 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.21x = 558.31 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.21x = 54,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,893.04/372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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