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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.23, 558.35 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.23, 558.35 and 98.31 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.23 : 558.35 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.23/558.35 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.23x = 558.35 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.23x = 54,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,891.39/372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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