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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 539.08 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 539.08 and 154.16 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 539.08 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/539.08 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 539.08 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 83,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,104.57/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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