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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 558.36 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 558.36 and 98.31 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 558.36 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/558.36 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 558.36 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 54,892.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,892.37/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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