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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.64, 538.13 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.64, 538.13 and 153.26 is: 229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.64 : 538.13 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.64/538.13 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.64x = 538.13 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.64x = 82,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,472.65/358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.96

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