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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.21, 544.41 and 157.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.21, 544.41 and 157.89 is: 236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.21 : 544.41 = 157.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.21/544.41 = 157.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.21x = 544.41 × 157.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.21x = 85,956.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,956.89/363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.66

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