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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.30, 543.36 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.30, 543.36 and 154.10 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.30 : 543.36 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.30/543.36 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.30x = 543.36 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.30x = 83,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,731.78/362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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