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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.94, 524.94 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.94, 524.94 and 157.56 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.94 : 524.94 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.94/524.94 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.94x = 524.94 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.94x = 82,709.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,709.55/349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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