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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.79, 538.38 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.79, 538.38 and 153.23 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.79 : 538.38 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.79/538.38 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.79x = 538.38 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.79x = 82,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,495.97/358.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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