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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.47, 541.98 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.47, 541.98 and 155.93 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.47 : 541.98 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.47/541.98 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.47x = 541.98 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.47x = 84,508.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,508.23/361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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