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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.26, 528.38 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.26, 528.38 and 157.44 is: 236.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.26 : 528.38 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.26/528.38 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.26x = 528.38 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.26x = 83,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,188.15/352.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.16

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