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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 525.12 and 157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 525.12 and 157.84 is: 236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 525.12 = 157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/525.12 = 157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 525.12 × 157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 82,884.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,884.94/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.49

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