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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.84, 544.42 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.84, 544.42 and 157.46 is: 236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.84 : 544.42 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.84/544.42 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.84x = 544.42 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.84x = 85,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,724.37/362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.26

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