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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 528.20 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 528.20 and 159.63 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 528.20 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/528.20 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 528.20 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 84,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,316.57/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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