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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.62, 539.31 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.62, 539.31 and 154.18 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.62 : 539.31 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.62/539.31 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.62x = 539.31 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.62x = 83,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,148.12/359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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