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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.83, 538.43 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.83, 538.43 and 153.45 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.83 : 538.43 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.83/538.43 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.83x = 538.43 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.83x = 82,621.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,621.32/358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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