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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.50, 528.93 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.50, 528.93 and 157.56 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 528.93 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/528.93 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 528.93 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 83,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,338.21/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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