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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 525.45 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 525.45 and 155.39 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 525.45 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/525.45 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 525.45 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 81,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,649.68/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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