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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 538.12 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 538.12 and 115.32 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 538.12 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/538.12 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 538.12 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 62,056.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,056.00/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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