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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.15, 540.33 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.15, 540.33 and 154.74 is: 232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.15 : 540.33 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.15/540.33 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.15x = 540.33 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.15x = 83,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,610.66/360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.16

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