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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.39, 525.30 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.39, 525.30 and 158.15 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.39 : 525.30 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.39/525.30 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.39x = 525.30 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.39x = 83,073.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,073.57/350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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