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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.95, 538.20 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.95, 538.20 and 153.47 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.95 : 538.20 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.95/538.20 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.95x = 538.20 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.95x = 82,594.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,594.86/358.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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