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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 542.27 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 542.27 and 156.25 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 542.27 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/542.27 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 542.27 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 84,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,728.91/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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