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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.09, 807.03 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.09, 807.03 and 153.25 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.09 : 807.03 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.09/807.03 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.09x = 807.03 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.09x = 123,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,677.35/538.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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