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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 541.47 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 541.47 and 155.57 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 541.47 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/541.47 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 541.47 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 84,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,236.49/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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