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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 526.02 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 526.02 and 158.28 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 526.02 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/526.02 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 526.02 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 83,258.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,258.45/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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