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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.71, 538.11 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.71, 538.11 and 153.42 is: 230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.71 : 538.11 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.71/538.11 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.71x = 538.11 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.71x = 82,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,556.84/358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.15

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