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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 524.83 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 524.83 and 157.38 is: 235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 524.83 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/524.83 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 524.83 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 82,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,597.75/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.89

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