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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 543.36 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 543.36 and 105.78 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 543.36 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/543.36 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 543.36 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 57,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,476.62/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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