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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 542.36 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 542.36 and 156.24 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 542.36 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/542.36 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 542.36 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 84,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,738.33/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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