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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.46, 528.90 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.46, 528.90 and 157.48 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.46 : 528.90 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.46/528.90 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.46x = 528.90 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.46x = 83,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,289.47/352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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