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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 541.78 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 541.78 and 155.72 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 541.78 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/541.78 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 541.78 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 84,365.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,365.98/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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