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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.30, 540.49 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.30, 540.49 and 154.83 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.30 : 540.49 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.30/540.49 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.30x = 540.49 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.30x = 83,684.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,684.07/360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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