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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.57, 807.85 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.57, 807.85 and 153.82 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.57 : 807.85 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.57/807.85 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.57x = 807.85 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.57x = 124,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,259.45/538.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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