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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.96, 538.13 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.96, 538.13 and 153.34 is: 229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.96 : 538.13 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.96/538.13 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.96x = 538.13 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.96x = 82,513.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,513.40/358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.87

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