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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.40, 528.76 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.40, 528.76 and 157.44 is: 236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.40 : 528.76 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.40/528.76 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.40x = 528.76 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.40x = 83,247.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,247.97/352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.23

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