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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.67, 541.37 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.67, 541.37 and 155.36 is: 233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.67 : 541.37 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.67/541.37 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.67x = 541.37 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.67x = 84,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,107.24/360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.20

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