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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.12, 527.64 and 157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.12, 527.64 and 157.09 is: 235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.12 : 527.64 = 157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.12/527.64 = 157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.12x = 527.64 × 157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.12x = 82,886.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,886.97/352.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.39

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