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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 529.28 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 529.28 and 160.38 is: 240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 529.28 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/529.28 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 529.28 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 84,885.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,885.93/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.61

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