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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 542.80 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 542.80 and 156.40 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 542.80 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/542.80 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 542.80 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 84,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,893.92/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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