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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.97, 541.46 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.97, 541.46 and 155.39 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.97 : 541.46 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.97/541.46 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.97x = 541.46 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.97x = 84,135.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,135.15/360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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