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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.10, 544.82 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.10, 544.82 and 157.62 is: 236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.10 : 544.82 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.10/544.82 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.10x = 544.82 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.10x = 85,874.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,874.53/363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.50

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