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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.23, 537.36 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.23, 537.36 and 141.78 is: 212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.23 : 537.36 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.23/537.36 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.23x = 537.36 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.23x = 76,186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,186.90/358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.68

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