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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.82, 541.26 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.82, 541.26 and 155.39 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.82 : 541.26 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.82/541.26 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.82x = 541.26 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.82x = 84,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,106.39/360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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