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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.28, 538.47 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.28, 538.47 and 153.72 is: 230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.28 : 538.47 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.28/538.47 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.28x = 538.47 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.28x = 82,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,773.61/359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.39

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