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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.09, 540.27 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.09, 540.27 and 154.71 is: 232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.09 : 540.27 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.09/540.27 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.09x = 540.27 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.09x = 83,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,585.17/360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.12

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