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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 528.09 and 156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 528.09 and 156.85 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 528.09 = 156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/528.09 = 156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 528.09 × 156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 82,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,830.92/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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