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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 545.20 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 545.20 and 158.06 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 545.20 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/545.20 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 545.20 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 86,174.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,174.31/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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