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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.06, 524.94 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.06, 524.94 and 155.06 is: 232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.06 : 524.94 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.06/524.94 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.06x = 524.94 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.06x = 81,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,397.20/350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.52

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