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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 544.86 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 544.86 and 157.88 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 544.86 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/544.86 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 544.86 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 86,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,023.86/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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