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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.25, 544.80 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.25, 544.80 and 154.97 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.25 : 544.80 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.25/544.80 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.25x = 544.80 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.25x = 84,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,428.24/363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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