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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 538.51 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 538.51 and 153.62 is: 230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 538.51 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/538.51 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 538.51 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 82,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,726.87/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.51

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