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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.39, 527.27 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.39, 527.27 and 156.44 is: 234.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.39 : 527.27 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.39/527.27 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.39x = 527.27 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.39x = 82,482.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,482.70/351.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.73

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