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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.34, 530.04 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.34, 530.04 and 158.25 is: 237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.34 : 530.04 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.34/530.04 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.34x = 530.04 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.34x = 83,878.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,878.83/353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.39

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