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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 538.15 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 538.15 and 102.26 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 538.15 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/538.15 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 538.15 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 55,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,031.22/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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