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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.72, 539.78 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.72, 539.78 and 154.31 is: 231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.72 : 539.78 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.72/539.78 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.72x = 539.78 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.72x = 83,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,293.45/359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.55

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