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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.92, 539.96 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.92, 539.96 and 154.50 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.92 : 539.96 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.92/539.96 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.92x = 539.96 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.92x = 83,423.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,423.82/359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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