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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.05, 539.60 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.05, 539.60 and 154.40 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.05 : 539.60 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.05/539.60 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.05x = 539.60 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.05x = 83,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,310.77/360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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