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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 538.23 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 538.23 and 153.35 is: 230.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 538.23 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/538.23 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 538.23 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 82,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,537.57/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.05

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