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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 526.94 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 526.94 and 158.88 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 526.94 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/526.94 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 526.94 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 83,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,720.23/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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