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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 528.11 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 528.11 and 159.48 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 528.11 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/528.11 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 528.11 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 84,222.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,222.19/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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