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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.93, 541.39 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.93, 541.39 and 155.32 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.93 : 541.39 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.93/541.39 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.93x = 541.39 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.93x = 84,088.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,088.69/360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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