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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.09, 540.15 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.09, 540.15 and 154.50 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.09 : 540.15 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.09/540.15 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.09x = 540.15 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.09x = 83,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,453.18/360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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