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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 538.20 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 538.20 and 153.34 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 538.20 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/538.20 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 538.20 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 82,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,527.59/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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