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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.72, 530.67 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.72, 530.67 and 153.43 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.72 : 530.67 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.72/530.67 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.72x = 530.67 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.72x = 81,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,420.70/353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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