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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.27, 540.63 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.27, 540.63 and 154.89 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.27 : 540.63 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.27/540.63 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.27x = 540.63 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.27x = 83,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,738.18/360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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