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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 545.76 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 545.76 and 158.22 is: 237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 545.76 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/545.76 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 545.76 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 86,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,350.15/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.33

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