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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 528.62 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 528.62 and 157.16 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 528.62 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/528.62 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 528.62 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 83,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,074.49/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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