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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.30, 546.37 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.30, 546.37 and 104.30 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.30 : 546.37 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.30/546.37 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.30x = 546.37 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.30x = 56,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,983.40/364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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