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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.39, 543.68 and 156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.39, 543.68 and 156.91 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.39 : 543.68 = 156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.39/543.68 = 156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.39x = 543.68 × 156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.39x = 85,310.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,310.58/362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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