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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 545.32 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 545.32 and 158.08 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 545.32 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/545.32 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 545.32 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 86,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,201.46/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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