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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.42, 538.92 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.42, 538.92 and 153.92 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.42 : 538.92 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.42/538.92 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.42x = 538.92 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.42x = 82,950.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,950.57/359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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