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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.15, 538.72 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.15, 538.72 and 153.71 is: 230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.15 : 538.72 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.15/538.72 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.15x = 538.72 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.15x = 82,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,805.59/359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.56

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