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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.98, 527.94 and 156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.98, 527.94 and 156.99 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.98 : 527.94 = 156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.98/527.94 = 156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.98x = 527.94 × 156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.98x = 82,881.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,881.30/351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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