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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.93, 540.94 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.93, 540.94 and 155.26 is: 232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.93 : 540.94 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.93/540.94 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.93x = 540.94 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.93x = 83,982.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,982.86/360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.68

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