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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.44, 540.63 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.44, 540.63 and 155.03 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.44 : 540.63 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.44/540.63 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.44x = 540.63 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.44x = 83,813.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,813.87/360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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