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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.31, 543.49 and 102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.31, 543.49 and 102.31 is: 153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.31 : 543.49 = 102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.31/543.49 = 102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.31x = 543.49 × 102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.31x = 55,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,606.48/362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.48

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