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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.58, 542.21 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.58, 542.21 and 156.03 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.58 : 542.21 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.58/542.21 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.58x = 542.21 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.58x = 84,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,600.25/361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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