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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 526 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 526 and 158.32 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 526 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/526 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 526 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 83,276.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,276.32/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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