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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.81, 544.22 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.81, 544.22 and 106.31 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.81 : 544.22 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.81/544.22 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.81x = 544.22 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.81x = 57,857.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,857.26/362.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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