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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 541.59 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 541.59 and 155.58 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 541.59 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/541.59 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 541.59 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 84,260.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,260.57/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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