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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.46, 538.92 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.46, 538.92 and 153.86 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.46 : 538.92 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.46/538.92 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.46x = 538.92 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.46x = 82,915.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,915.54/359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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