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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.27, 544.91 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.27, 544.91 and 157.55 is: 236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.27 : 544.91 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.27/544.91 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.27x = 544.91 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.27x = 85,850.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,850.57/363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.33

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