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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 528.35 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 528.35 and 157.25 is: 235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 528.35 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/528.35 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 528.35 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 83,079.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,079.61/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.81

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