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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.90, 539.43 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.90, 539.43 and 154.63 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.90 : 539.43 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.90/539.43 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.90x = 539.43 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.90x = 83,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,412.06/359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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