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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.59, 539.31 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.59, 539.31 and 154.25 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.59 : 539.31 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.59/539.31 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.59x = 539.31 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.59x = 83,190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,190.64/359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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