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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.38, 543.73 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.38, 543.73 and 156.90 is: 235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.38 : 543.73 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.38/543.73 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.38x = 543.73 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.38x = 85,311.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,311.24/362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.42

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