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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.85, 544.29 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.85, 544.29 and 157.53 is: 236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.85 : 544.29 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.85/544.29 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.85x = 544.29 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.85x = 85,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,742.00/362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.30

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