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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.89, 540.01 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.89, 540.01 and 154.40 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.89 : 540.01 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.89/540.01 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.89x = 540.01 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.89x = 83,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,374.46/359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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