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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.88, 545.55 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.88, 545.55 and 158.21 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.88 : 545.55 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.88/545.55 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.88x = 545.55 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.88x = 86,311.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,311.47/363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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