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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.21, 526.78 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.21, 526.78 and 156.22 is: 234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.21 : 526.78 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.21/526.78 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.21x = 526.78 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.21x = 82,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,291.83/351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.31

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