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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.15, 538.31 and 153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.15, 538.31 and 153.59 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.15 : 538.31 = 153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.15/538.31 = 153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.15x = 538.31 × 153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.15x = 82,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,679.03/359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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