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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 538.48 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 538.48 and 196.32 is: 294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 538.48 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/538.48 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 538.48 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 105,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,714.39/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.57

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