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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.38, 526.86 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.38, 526.86 and 156.38 is: 234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.38 : 526.86 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.38/526.86 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.38x = 526.86 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.38x = 82,387.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,387.73/351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.47

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