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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 525.32 and 157.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 525.32 and 157.85 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 525.32 = 157.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/525.32 = 157.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 525.32 × 157.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 82,921.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,921.76/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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