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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.39, 525.71 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.39, 525.71 and 157.88 is: 236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.39 : 525.71 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.39/525.71 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.39x = 525.71 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.39x = 82,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,996.86/350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.87

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