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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.33, 528.72 and 157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.33, 528.72 and 157.45 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.33 : 528.72 = 157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.33/528.72 = 157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.33x = 528.72 × 157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.33x = 83,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,247.36/352.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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