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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 541.15 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 541.15 and 155.32 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 541.15 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/541.15 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 541.15 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 84,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,049.68/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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