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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 537.96 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 537.96 and 153.24 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 537.96 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/537.96 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 537.96 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 82,436.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,436.99/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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