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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.78, 541.19 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.78, 541.19 and 155.21 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.78 : 541.19 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.78/541.19 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.78x = 541.19 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.78x = 83,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,994.62/360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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