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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.98, 538.46 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.98, 538.46 and 153.45 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.98 : 538.46 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.98/538.46 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.98x = 538.46 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.98x = 82,623.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,623.99/358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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