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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.97, 538.68 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.97, 538.68 and 153.57 is: 230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.97 : 538.68 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.97/538.68 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.97x = 538.68 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.97x = 82,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,727.68/358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.46

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