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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.98, 538.59 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.98, 538.59 and 153.72 is: 230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.98 : 538.59 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.98/538.59 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.98x = 538.59 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.98x = 82,792.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,792.05/358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.63

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