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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.81, 526.21 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.81, 526.21 and 158.43 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.81 : 526.21 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.81/526.21 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.81x = 526.21 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.81x = 83,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,367.45/350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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