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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.75, 538.15 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.75, 538.15 and 153.32 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.75 : 538.15 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.75/538.15 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.75x = 538.15 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.75x = 82,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,505.70/358.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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