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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.33, 525.77 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.33, 525.77 and 158.09 is: 237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.33 : 525.77 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.33/525.77 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.33x = 525.77 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.33x = 83,118.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,118.98/350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.26

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