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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.54, 538.85 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.54, 538.85 and 153.90 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.54 : 538.85 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.54/538.85 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.54x = 538.85 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.54x = 82,929.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,929.02/359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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