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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.90, 542.46 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.90, 542.46 and 156.30 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.90 : 542.46 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.90/542.46 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.90x = 542.46 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.90x = 84,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,786.50/361.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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