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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.63, 538.99 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.63, 538.99 and 153.96 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.63 : 538.99 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.63/538.99 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.63x = 538.99 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.63x = 82,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,980.59/359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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