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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.16, 807.36 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.16, 807.36 and 153.44 is: 230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.16 : 807.36 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.16/807.36 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.16x = 807.36 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.16x = 123,881.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,881.32/538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.19

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