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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 528.32 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 528.32 and 157.24 is: 235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 528.32 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/528.32 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 528.32 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 83,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,072.25/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.84

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