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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.15, 541.53 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.15, 541.53 and 155.59 is: 233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.15 : 541.53 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.15/541.53 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.15x = 541.53 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.15x = 84,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,256.65/361.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.30

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