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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.21, 544.81 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.21, 544.81 and 157.80 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.21 : 544.81 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.21/544.81 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.21x = 544.81 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.21x = 85,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,971.02/363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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