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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.75, 529.31 and 157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.75, 529.31 and 157.81 is: 236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.75 : 529.31 = 157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.75/529.31 = 157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.75x = 529.31 × 157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.75x = 83,530.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,530.41/352.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.80

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