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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.80, 540.76 and 155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.80, 540.76 and 155.13 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.80 : 540.76 = 155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.80/540.76 = 155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.80x = 540.76 × 155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.80x = 83,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,884.62/360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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