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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.15, 540.03 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.15, 540.03 and 154.59 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.15 : 540.03 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.15/540.03 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.15x = 540.03 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.15x = 83,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,483.24/360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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