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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.33, 546.62 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.33, 546.62 and 158.93 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.33 : 546.62 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.33/546.62 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.33x = 546.62 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.33x = 86,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,872.84/364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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