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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.34, 543.47 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.34, 543.47 and 156.87 is: 235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.34 : 543.47 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.34/543.47 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.34x = 543.47 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.34x = 85,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,253.35/362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.29

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