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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.29, 525.66 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.29, 525.66 and 155.28 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.29 : 525.66 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.29/525.66 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.29x = 525.66 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.29x = 81,625.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,625.87/350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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