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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.22, 544.79 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.22, 544.79 and 103.24 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.22 : 544.79 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.22/544.79 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.22x = 544.79 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.22x = 56,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,245.06/363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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