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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 526.36 and 155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 526.36 and 155.96 is: 233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 526.36 = 155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/526.36 = 155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 526.36 × 155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 82,090.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,090.34/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.99

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