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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.15, 539.99 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.15, 539.99 and 154.67 is: 231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.15 : 539.99 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.15/539.99 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.15x = 539.99 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.15x = 83,516.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,516.78/360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.89

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