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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.47, 540.61 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.47, 540.61 and 154.94 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.47 : 540.61 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.47/540.61 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.47x = 540.61 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.47x = 83,759.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,759.02/360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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