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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 545.22 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 545.22 and 157.90 is: 236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 545.22 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/545.22 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 545.22 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 86,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,090.24/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.94

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