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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 539.03 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 539.03 and 153.95 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 539.03 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/539.03 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 539.03 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 82,980.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,980.20/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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