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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.99, 538.31 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.99, 538.31 and 115.43 is: 173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.99 : 538.31 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.99/538.31 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.99x = 538.31 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.99x = 62,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,137.89/358.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.09

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