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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.26, 558.31 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.26, 558.31 and 98.34 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.26 : 558.31 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.26/558.31 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.26x = 558.31 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.26x = 54,904.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,904.21/372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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