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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.25, 538.43 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.25, 538.43 and 153.58 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.25 : 538.43 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.25/538.43 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.25x = 538.43 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.25x = 82,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,692.25/359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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