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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.52, 807.80 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.52, 807.80 and 153.80 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.52 : 807.80 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.52/807.80 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.52x = 807.80 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.52x = 124,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,239.64/538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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