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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.22, 541.60 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.22, 541.60 and 155.68 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.22 : 541.60 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.22/541.60 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.22x = 541.60 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.22x = 84,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,316.29/361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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