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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.33, 538.61 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.33, 538.61 and 153.72 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.33 : 538.61 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.33/538.61 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.33x = 538.61 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.33x = 82,794.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,794.36/359.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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