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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 528.04 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 528.04 and 157.08 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 528.04 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/528.04 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 528.04 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 82,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,946.70/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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