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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.14, 540.04 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.14, 540.04 and 154.59 is: 231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.14 : 540.04 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.14/540.04 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.14x = 540.04 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.14x = 83,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,484.78/360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.81

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