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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.20, 538.74 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.20, 538.74 and 153.80 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.20 : 538.74 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.20/538.74 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.20x = 538.74 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.20x = 82,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,858.21/359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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