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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 528.45 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 528.45 and 159.96 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 528.45 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/528.45 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 528.45 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 84,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,530.86/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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