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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.72, 538.17 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.72, 538.17 and 153.39 is: 230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.72 : 538.17 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.72/538.17 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.72x = 538.17 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.72x = 82,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,549.90/358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.12

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