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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.22, 542.13 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.22, 542.13 and 155.94 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.22 : 542.13 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.22/542.13 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.22x = 542.13 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.22x = 84,539.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,539.56/361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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