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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.70, 539.28 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.70, 539.28 and 154.05 is: 230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.70 : 539.28 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.70/539.28 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.70x = 539.28 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.70x = 83,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,076.08/359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.96

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