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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 540.99 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 540.99 and 155.52 is: 233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 540.99 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/540.99 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 540.99 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 84,134.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,134.76/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.07

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