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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.91, 541.14 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.91, 541.14 and 155.41 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.91 : 541.14 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.91/541.14 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.91x = 541.14 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.91x = 84,098.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,098.57/360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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