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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.45, 539.07 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.45, 539.07 and 154.11 is: 231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.45 : 539.07 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.45/539.07 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.45x = 539.07 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.45x = 83,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,076.08/359.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.12

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