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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.17, 524.83 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.17, 524.83 and 154.95 is: 232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.17 : 524.83 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.17/524.83 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.17x = 524.83 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.17x = 81,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,322.56/350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.24

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