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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.05, 539.84 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.05, 539.84 and 154.49 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.05 : 539.84 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.05/539.84 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.05x = 539.84 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.05x = 83,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,399.88/360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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