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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.82, 544.41 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.82, 544.41 and 157.36 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.82 : 544.41 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.82/544.41 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.82x = 544.41 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.82x = 85,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,668.36/362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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