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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.82, 538.24 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.82, 538.24 and 153.38 is: 230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.82 : 538.24 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.82/538.24 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.82x = 538.24 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.82x = 82,555.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,555.25/358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.07

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