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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.63, 528.93 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.63, 528.93 and 157.58 is: 236.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.63 : 528.93 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.63/528.93 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.63x = 528.93 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.63x = 83,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,345.75/352.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.36

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