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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.97, 544.46 and 157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.97, 544.46 and 157.54 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.97 : 544.46 = 157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.97/544.46 = 157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.97x = 544.46 × 157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.97x = 85,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,774.23/362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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