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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.76, 526.14 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.76, 526.14 and 158.28 is: 237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.76 : 526.14 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.76/526.14 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.76x = 526.14 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.76x = 83,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,277.44/350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.42

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