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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.30, 546.45 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.30, 546.45 and 158.82 is: 238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.30 : 546.45 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.30/546.45 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.30x = 546.45 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.30x = 86,788.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,788.39/364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.23

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