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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.34, 527.24 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.34, 527.24 and 156.33 is: 234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.34 : 527.24 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.34/527.24 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.34x = 527.24 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.34x = 82,423.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,423.82/351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.60

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