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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.73, 537.98 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.73, 537.98 and 153.25 is: 229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.73 : 537.98 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.73/537.98 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.73x = 537.98 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.73x = 82,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,441.98/358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.82

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