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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 527.20 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 527.20 and 156.39 is: 234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 527.20 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/527.20 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 527.20 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 82,448.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,448.36/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.60

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