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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 526.82 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 526.82 and 156.24 is: 234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 526.82 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/526.82 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 526.82 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 82,308.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,308.04/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.34

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