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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.36, 525.08 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.36, 525.08 and 155.08 is: 232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.36 : 525.08 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.36/525.08 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.36x = 525.08 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.36x = 81,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,430.45/350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.42

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