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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 544.84 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 544.84 and 158.14 is: 237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 544.84 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/544.84 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 544.84 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 86,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,161.00/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.04

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