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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 541.56 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 541.56 and 155.70 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 541.56 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/541.56 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 541.56 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 84,320.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,320.89/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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