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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.05, 807.08 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.05, 807.08 and 153.30 is: 229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.05 : 807.08 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.05/807.08 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.05x = 807.08 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.05x = 123,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,725.36/538.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.95

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