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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.57, 538.90 and 153.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.57, 538.90 and 153.89 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.57 : 538.90 = 153.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.57/538.90 = 153.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.57x = 538.90 × 153.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.57x = 82,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,932.48/359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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