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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.75, 542.49 and 156.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.75, 542.49 and 156.31 is: 234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 542.49 = 156.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/542.49 = 156.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 542.49 × 156.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 84,794.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,794.29/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.40

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