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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.47, 539.44 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.47, 539.44 and 154.08 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.47 : 539.44 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.47/539.44 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.47x = 539.44 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.47x = 83,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,113.45/359.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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