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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.76, 524.64 and 157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.76, 524.64 and 157.26 is: 235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.76 : 524.64 = 157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.76/524.64 = 157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.76x = 524.64 × 157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.76x = 82,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,504.89/349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.89

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