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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.42, 543.42 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.42, 543.42 and 156.92 is: 235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.42 : 543.42 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.42/543.42 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.42x = 543.42 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.42x = 85,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,273.47/362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.29

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