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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.06, 539.73 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.06, 539.73 and 154.50 is: 231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.06 : 539.73 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.06/539.73 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.06x = 539.73 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.06x = 83,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,388.29/360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.60

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