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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 538.10 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 538.10 and 142.22 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 538.10 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/538.10 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 538.10 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 76,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,528.58/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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