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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.81, 538.31 and 102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.81, 538.31 and 102.31 is: 153.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.81 : 538.31 = 102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.81/538.31 = 102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.81x = 538.31 × 102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.81x = 55,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,074.50/358.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.49

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