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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 544.81 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 544.81 and 157.79 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 544.81 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/544.81 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 544.81 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 85,965.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,965.57/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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