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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.69, 541.24 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.69, 541.24 and 152.44 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.69 : 541.24 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.69/541.24 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.69x = 541.24 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.69x = 82,506.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,506.63/360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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