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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.51, 541.83 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.51, 541.83 and 153.15 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.51 : 541.83 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.51/541.83 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.51x = 541.83 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.51x = 82,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,979.81/361.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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