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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.15, 542.03 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.15, 542.03 and 155.88 is: 233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.15 : 542.03 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.15/542.03 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.15x = 542.03 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.15x = 84,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,491.30/361.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.95

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