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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.71, 538.07 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.71, 538.07 and 153.15 is: 229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.71 : 538.07 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.71/538.07 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.71x = 538.07 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.71x = 82,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,405.42/358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.73

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