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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.53, 528.56 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.53, 528.56 and 157.39 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.53 : 528.56 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.53/528.56 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.53x = 528.56 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.53x = 83,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,190.45/352.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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