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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 544.47 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 544.47 and 157.39 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 544.47 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/544.47 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 544.47 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 85,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,691.41/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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