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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.43, 525.36 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.43, 525.36 and 155.30 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.43 : 525.36 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.43/525.36 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.43x = 525.36 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.43x = 81,585.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,585.78/350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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