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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.31, 543.41 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.31, 543.41 and 102.29 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.31 : 543.41 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.31/543.41 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.31x = 543.41 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.31x = 55,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,582.18/362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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