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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.00, 541.50 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.00, 541.50 and 114.23 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.00 : 541.50 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.00/541.50 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.00x = 541.50 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.00x = 61,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,855.43/361.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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