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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.89, 541.31 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.89, 541.31 and 178.22 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.89 : 541.31 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.89/541.31 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.89x = 541.31 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.89x = 96,472.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,472.27/360.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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