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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 541.44 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 541.44 and 155.64 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 541.44 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/541.44 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 541.44 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 84,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,269.72/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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