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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.05, 538.34 and 153.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.05, 538.34 and 153.49 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.05 : 538.34 = 153.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.05/538.34 = 153.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.05x = 538.34 × 153.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.05x = 82,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,627.11/359.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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