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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.37, 525.62 and 155.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.37, 525.62 and 155.37 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.37 : 525.62 = 155.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.37/525.62 = 155.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.37x = 525.62 × 155.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.37x = 81,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,664.80/350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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