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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 538.19 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 538.19 and 153.42 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 538.19 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/538.19 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 538.19 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 82,569.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,569.11/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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