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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.63, 541.01 and 155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.63, 541.01 and 155.09 is: 232.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.63 : 541.01 = 155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.63/541.01 = 155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.63x = 541.01 × 155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.63x = 83,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,906.98/360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.67

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