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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359, 538.96 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359, 538.96 and 153.40 is: 230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359 : 538.96 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359/538.96 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359x = 538.96 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359x = 82,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,676.46/359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.30

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