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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.02, 807.01 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.02, 807.01 and 153.27 is: 229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.02 : 807.01 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.02/807.01 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.02x = 807.01 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.02x = 123,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,688.02/538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.90

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