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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.99, 538.13 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.99, 538.13 and 115.36 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.99 : 538.13 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.99/538.13 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.99x = 538.13 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.99x = 62,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,078.68/358.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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