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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.39, 538.73 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.39, 538.73 and 154.01 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.39 : 538.73 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.39/538.73 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.39x = 538.73 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.39x = 82,969.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,969.81/359.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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