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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.51, 543.33 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.51, 543.33 and 154.15 is: 231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.51 : 543.33 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.51/543.33 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.51x = 543.33 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.51x = 83,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,754.32/362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.04

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