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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.66, 538.22 and 142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.66, 538.22 and 142.25 is: 213.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.66 : 538.22 = 142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.66/538.22 = 142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.66x = 538.22 × 142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.66x = 76,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,561.80/358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.47

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