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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.19, 544.38 and 157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.19, 544.38 and 157.45 is: 236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.19 : 544.38 = 157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.19/544.38 = 157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.19x = 544.38 × 157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.19x = 85,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,712.63/363.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.00

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