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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.21, 545.02 and 157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.21, 545.02 and 157.78 is: 236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.21 : 545.02 = 157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.21/545.02 = 157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.21x = 545.02 × 157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.21x = 85,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,993.54/363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.76

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