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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.73, 541.17 and 155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.73, 541.17 and 155.31 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.73 : 541.17 = 155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.73/541.17 = 155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.73x = 541.17 × 155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.73x = 84,049.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,049.11/360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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