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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.77, 541.16 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.77, 541.16 and 155.05 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.77 : 541.16 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.77/541.16 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.77x = 541.16 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.77x = 83,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,903.38/360.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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