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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.39, 540.22 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.39, 540.22 and 154.75 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.39 : 540.22 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.39/540.22 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.39x = 540.22 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.39x = 83,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,599.05/360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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