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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.52, 538.80 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.52, 538.80 and 154.05 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.52 : 538.80 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.52/538.80 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.52x = 538.80 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.52x = 83,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,002.14/359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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