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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.67, 539.34 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.67, 539.34 and 154.14 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.67 : 539.34 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.67/539.34 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.67x = 539.34 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.67x = 83,133.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,133.87/359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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