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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 543.34 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 543.34 and 157.14 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 543.34 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/543.34 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 543.34 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 85,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,380.45/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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