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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.50, 540.59 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.50, 540.59 and 154.94 is: 232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.50 : 540.59 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.50/540.59 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.50x = 540.59 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.50x = 83,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,755.54/360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.33

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