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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.26, 528.39 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.26, 528.39 and 159.84 is: 239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.26 : 528.39 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.26/528.39 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.26x = 528.39 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.26x = 84,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,457.86/352.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.76

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