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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 540.92 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 540.92 and 154.96 is: 232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 540.92 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/540.92 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 540.92 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 83,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,820.96/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.42

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