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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.40, 528.20 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.40, 528.20 and 159.62 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.40 : 528.20 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.40/528.20 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.40x = 528.20 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.40x = 84,311.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,311.28/352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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