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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.15, 526.68 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.15, 526.68 and 156.15 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.15 : 526.68 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.15/526.68 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.15x = 526.68 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.15x = 82,241.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,241.08/351.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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