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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.32, 543.07 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.32, 543.07 and 153.96 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.32 : 543.07 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.32/543.07 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.32x = 543.07 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.32x = 83,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,611.06/362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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