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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 544.44 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 544.44 and 157.68 is: 236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 544.44 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/544.44 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 544.44 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 85,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,847.30/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.49

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