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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.69, 544.24 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.69, 544.24 and 154.44 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.69 : 544.24 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.69/544.24 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.69x = 544.24 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.69x = 84,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,052.43/362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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