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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.33, 525.04 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.33, 525.04 and 155.27 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.33 : 525.04 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.33/525.04 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.33x = 525.04 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.33x = 81,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,523.19/350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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