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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.09, 540 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.09, 540 and 154.55 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.09 : 540 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.09/540 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.09x = 540 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.09x = 83,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,458.35/360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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