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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.33, 540.54 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.33, 540.54 and 154.86 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.33 : 540.54 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.33/540.54 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.33x = 540.54 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.33x = 83,708.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,708.02/360.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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