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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.28, 525.42 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.28, 525.42 and 157.86 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.28 : 525.42 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.28/525.42 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.28x = 525.42 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.28x = 82,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,942.80/350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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