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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 526.08 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 526.08 and 155.84 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 526.08 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/526.08 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 526.08 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 81,984.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,984.31/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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