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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.98, 540.07 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.98, 540.07 and 154.49 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.98 : 540.07 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.98/540.07 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.98x = 540.07 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.98x = 83,435.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,435.37/359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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