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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 538.25 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 538.25 and 115.28 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 538.25 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/538.25 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 538.25 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 62,046.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,046.19/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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