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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.43, 540.46 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.43, 540.46 and 154.88 is: 232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.43 : 540.46 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.43/540.46 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.43x = 540.46 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.43x = 83,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,705.96/360.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.24

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