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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.09, 541.32 and 155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.09, 541.32 and 155.69 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.09 : 541.32 = 155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.09/541.32 = 155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.09x = 541.32 × 155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.09x = 84,276.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,276.85/361.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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