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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 527.28 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 527.28 and 159.04 is: 238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 527.28 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/527.28 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 527.28 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 83,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,858.61/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.67

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