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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.75, 544.51 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.75, 544.51 and 157.42 is: 236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 544.51 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/544.51 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 544.51 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 85,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,716.76/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.30

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