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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.90, 529.31 and 157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.90, 529.31 and 157.91 is: 236.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.90 : 529.31 = 157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.90/529.31 = 157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.90x = 529.31 × 157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.90x = 83,579.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,579.91/352.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.84

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