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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.13, 539.98 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.13, 539.98 and 151.65 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.13 : 539.98 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.13/539.98 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.13x = 539.98 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.13x = 81,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,887.97/360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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