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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.53, 537.68 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.53, 537.68 and 153.08 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.53 : 537.68 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.53/537.68 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.53x = 537.68 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.53x = 82,304.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,304.60/358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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