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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.31, 525.55 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.31, 525.55 and 157.94 is: 236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.31 : 525.55 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.31/525.55 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.31x = 525.55 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.31x = 83,005.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,005.37/350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.95

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