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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.28, 526.48 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.28, 526.48 and 158.52 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.28 : 526.48 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.28/526.48 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.28x = 526.48 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.28x = 83,457.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,457.61/351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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