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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 538.28 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 538.28 and 142.32 is: 213.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 538.28 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/538.28 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 538.28 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 76,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,608.01/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.54

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