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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.39, 543.44 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.39, 543.44 and 156.96 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.39 : 543.44 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.39/543.44 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.39x = 543.44 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.39x = 85,298.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,298.73/362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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