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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.97, 539.78 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.97, 539.78 and 154.43 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.97 : 539.78 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.97/539.78 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.97x = 539.78 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.97x = 83,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,358.23/359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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