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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.83, 539.71 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.83, 539.71 and 154.36 is: 231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.83 : 539.71 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.83/539.71 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.83x = 539.71 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.83x = 83,307.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,307.76/359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.52

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