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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.10, 807.20 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.10, 807.20 and 153.34 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.10 : 807.20 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.10/807.20 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.10x = 807.20 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.10x = 123,776.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,776.05/538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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