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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.15, 542.81 and 156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.15, 542.81 and 156.41 is: 234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.15 : 542.81 = 156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.15/542.81 = 156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.15x = 542.81 × 156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.15x = 84,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,897.42/362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.43

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