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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.22, 543.63 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.22, 543.63 and 156.94 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.22 : 543.63 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.22/543.63 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.22x = 543.63 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.22x = 85,317.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,317.97/362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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