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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.05, 541.67 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.05, 541.67 and 155.58 is: 233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.05 : 541.67 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.05/541.67 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.05x = 541.67 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.05x = 84,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,272.24/361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.41

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