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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 526.28 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 526.28 and 158.32 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 526.28 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/526.28 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 526.28 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 83,320.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,320.65/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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