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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.47, 542.43 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.47, 542.43 and 156.07 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.47 : 542.43 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.47/542.43 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.47x = 542.43 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.47x = 84,657.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,657.05/361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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