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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 542.06 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 542.06 and 156.38 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 542.06 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/542.06 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 542.06 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 84,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,766.56/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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