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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 540.28 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 540.28 and 154.70 is: 232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 540.28 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/540.28 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 540.28 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 83,581.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,581.32/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.12

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