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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 543.21 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 543.21 and 156.58 is: 234.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 543.21 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/543.21 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 543.21 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 85,056.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,056.93/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.87

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