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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.72, 538.08 and 102.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.72, 538.08 and 102.22 is: 153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.72 : 538.08 = 102.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.72/538.08 = 102.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.72x = 538.08 × 102.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.72x = 55,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,001.74/358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.33

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