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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.24, 538.89 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.24, 538.89 and 153.87 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.24 : 538.89 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.24/538.89 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.24x = 538.89 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.24x = 82,916.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,916.41/359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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