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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.39, 525.77 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.39, 525.77 and 155.44 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.39 : 525.77 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.39/525.77 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.39x = 525.77 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.39x = 81,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,722.28/350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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