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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 537.93 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 537.93 and 153.25 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 537.93 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/537.93 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 537.93 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 82,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,437.77/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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