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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.42, 807.64 and 153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.42, 807.64 and 153.67 is: 230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.42 : 807.64 = 153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.42/807.64 = 153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.42x = 807.64 × 153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.42x = 124,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,110.04/538.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.51

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