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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.56, 539.38 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.56, 539.38 and 154.09 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.56 : 539.38 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.56/539.38 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.56x = 539.38 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.56x = 83,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,109.98/359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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