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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.64, 524.48 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.64, 524.48 and 157.16 is: 235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.64 : 524.48 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.64/524.48 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.64x = 524.48 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.64x = 82,427.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,427.28/349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.75

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