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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.72, 542.88 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.72, 542.88 and 156.44 is: 234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.72 : 542.88 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.72/542.88 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.72x = 542.88 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.72x = 84,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,928.15/361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.79

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