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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 525.69 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 525.69 and 155.56 is: 233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 525.69 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/525.69 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 525.69 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 81,776.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,776.34/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.27

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