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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.11, 544.54 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.11, 544.54 and 157.55 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.11 : 544.54 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.11/544.54 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.11x = 544.54 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.11x = 85,792.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,792.28/363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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