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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.20, 538.53 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.20, 538.53 and 153.55 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.20 : 538.53 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.20/538.53 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.20x = 538.53 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.20x = 82,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,691.28/359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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