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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.03, 541.08 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.03, 541.08 and 155.54 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.03 : 541.08 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.03/541.08 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.03x = 541.08 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.03x = 84,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,159.58/361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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