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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.20, 528.44 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.20, 528.44 and 159.96 is: 240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.20 : 528.44 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.20/528.44 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.20x = 528.44 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.20x = 84,529.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,529.26/352.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.00

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