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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.28, 528.19 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.28, 528.19 and 157.14 is: 235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.28 : 528.19 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.28/528.19 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.28x = 528.19 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.28x = 82,999.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,999.38/352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.60

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