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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.58, 538.03 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.58, 538.03 and 153.20 is: 229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.58 : 538.03 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.58/538.03 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.58x = 538.03 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.58x = 82,426.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,426.20/358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.87

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