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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.48, 528.82 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.48, 528.82 and 157.64 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.48 : 528.82 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.48/528.82 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.48x = 528.82 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.48x = 83,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,364.84/352.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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