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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.30, 542.21 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.30, 542.21 and 156.02 is: 234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.30 : 542.21 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.30/542.21 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.30x = 542.21 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.30x = 84,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,595.60/361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.14

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