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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.81, 539.48 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.81, 539.48 and 154.31 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.81 : 539.48 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.81/539.48 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.81x = 539.48 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.81x = 83,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,243.69/359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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