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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 528.28 and 159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 528.28 and 159.70 is: 239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 528.28 = 159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/528.28 = 159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 528.28 × 159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 84,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,366.32/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.62

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