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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.99, 544.53 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.99, 544.53 and 157.51 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.99 : 544.53 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.99/544.53 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.99x = 544.53 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.99x = 85,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,768.92/362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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