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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.29, 528.51 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.29, 528.51 and 157.22 is: 235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.29 : 528.51 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.29/528.51 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.29x = 528.51 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.29x = 83,089.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,089.70/352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.86

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