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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.27, 528.37 and 157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.27, 528.37 and 157.27 is: 235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.27 : 528.37 = 157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.27/528.37 = 157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.27x = 528.37 × 157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.27x = 83,096.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,096.75/352.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.89

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