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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.47, 543.71 and 156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.47, 543.71 and 156.89 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.47 : 543.71 = 156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.47/543.71 = 156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.47x = 543.71 × 156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.47x = 85,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,304.41/362.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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