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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.42, 528.58 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.42, 528.58 and 157.42 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.42 : 528.58 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.42/528.58 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.42x = 528.58 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.42x = 83,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,208.28/352.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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