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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.28, 528.36 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.28, 528.36 and 159.86 is: 239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.28 : 528.36 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.28/528.36 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.28x = 528.36 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.28x = 84,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,463.63/352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.76

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