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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.95, 537.66 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.95, 537.66 and 153.26 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.95 : 537.66 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.95/537.66 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.95x = 537.66 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.95x = 82,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,399.08/358.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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