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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.21, 538.82 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.21, 538.82 and 153.65 is: 230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.21 : 538.82 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.21/538.82 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.21x = 538.82 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.21x = 82,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,791.42/359.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.48

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