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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.75, 543.90 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.75, 543.90 and 154.42 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 543.90 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/543.90 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 543.90 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 83,986.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,986.32/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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