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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 546.14 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 546.14 and 155.92 is: 233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 546.14 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/546.14 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 546.14 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 85,154.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,154.15/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.77

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