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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.29, 526.89 and 156.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.29, 526.89 and 156.29 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.29 : 526.89 = 156.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.29/526.89 = 156.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.29x = 526.89 × 156.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.29x = 82,347.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,347.64/351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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