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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 544.45 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 544.45 and 157.40 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 544.45 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/544.45 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 544.45 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 85,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,696.43/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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