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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 538.31 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 538.31 and 153.88 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 538.31 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/538.31 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 538.31 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 82,835.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,835.14/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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