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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.41, 543.40 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.41, 543.40 and 153.94 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.41 : 543.40 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.41/543.40 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.41x = 543.40 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.41x = 83,651.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,651.00/362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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