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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 527.80 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 527.80 and 154.16 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 527.80 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/527.80 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 527.80 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 81,365.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,365.65/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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