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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.53, 542.43 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.53, 542.43 and 156.15 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.53 : 542.43 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.53/542.43 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.53x = 542.43 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.53x = 84,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,700.44/361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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