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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.79, 526.26 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.79, 526.26 and 155.72 is: 233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.79 : 526.26 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.79/526.26 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.79x = 526.26 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.79x = 81,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,946.58/350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.61

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