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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.24, 538.90 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.24, 538.90 and 153.83 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.24 : 538.90 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.24/538.90 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.24x = 538.90 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.24x = 82,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,898.99/359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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