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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.33, 545.00 and 157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.33, 545.00 and 157.91 is: 236.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.33 : 545.00 = 157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.33/545.00 = 157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.33x = 545.00 × 157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.33x = 86,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,057.44/363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.86

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