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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.71, 538.07 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.71, 538.07 and 102.21 is: 153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.71 : 538.07 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.71/538.07 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.71x = 538.07 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.71x = 54,995.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,995.62/358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.32

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