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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 543.30 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 543.30 and 156.84 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 543.30 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/543.30 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 543.30 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 85,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,211.17/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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