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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 525.16 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 525.16 and 155.06 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 525.16 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/525.16 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 525.16 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 81,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,429.53/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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