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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.31, 538.89 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.31, 538.89 and 153.98 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.31 : 538.89 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.31/538.89 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.31x = 538.89 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.31x = 82,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,977.03/359.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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