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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.32, 525.71 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.32, 525.71 and 157.95 is: 237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.32 : 525.71 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.32/525.71 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.32x = 525.71 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.32x = 83,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,035.89/350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.03

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