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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.72, 538.16 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.72, 538.16 and 142.32 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.72 : 538.16 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.72/538.16 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.72x = 538.16 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.72x = 76,590.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,590.93/358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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