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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.28, 539.10 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.28, 539.10 and 154.08 is: 231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.28 : 539.10 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.28/539.10 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.28x = 539.10 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.28x = 83,064.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,064.53/359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.20

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