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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.09, 541.94 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.09, 541.94 and 155.82 is: 233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.09 : 541.94 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.09/541.94 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.09x = 541.94 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.09x = 84,442.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,442.65/361.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.85

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