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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.71, 543.71 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.71, 543.71 and 157.31 is: 235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.71 : 543.71 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.71/543.71 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.71x = 543.71 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.71x = 85,530.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,530.73/362.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.81

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