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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.39, 540.23 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.39, 540.23 and 155.01 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.39 : 540.23 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.39/540.23 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.39x = 540.23 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.39x = 83,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,741.05/360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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