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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.02, 539.51 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.02, 539.51 and 154.77 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.02 : 539.51 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.02/539.51 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.02x = 539.51 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.02x = 83,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,499.19/360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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