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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.46, 539.22 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.46, 539.22 and 154.05 is: 231.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.46 : 539.22 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.46/539.22 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.46x = 539.22 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.46x = 83,066.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,066.84/359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.09

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