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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.19, 528.32 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.19, 528.32 and 157.14 is: 235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.19 : 528.32 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.19/528.32 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.19x = 528.32 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.19x = 83,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,020.60/352.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.73

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