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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.43, 543.24 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.43, 543.24 and 157.10 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.43 : 543.24 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.43/543.24 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.43x = 543.24 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.43x = 85,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,340.29/362.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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