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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 536.80 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 536.80 and 141.52 is: 212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 536.80 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/536.80 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 536.80 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 75,967.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,967.94/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.15

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