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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.86, 540.77 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.86, 540.77 and 155.14 is: 232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.86 : 540.77 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.86/540.77 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.86x = 540.77 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.86x = 83,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,895.06/360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.49

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