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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 541.81 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 541.81 and 155.62 is: 233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 541.81 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/541.81 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 541.81 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 84,317.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,317.34/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.50

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