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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.01, 541.53 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.01, 541.53 and 155.30 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.01 : 541.53 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.01/541.53 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.01x = 541.53 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.01x = 84,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,099.61/361.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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