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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.83, 541.22 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.83, 541.22 and 155.36 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.83 : 541.22 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.83/541.22 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.83x = 541.22 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.83x = 84,080.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,080.46/360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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