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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.39, 529.71 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.39, 529.71 and 158.25 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.39 : 529.71 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.39/529.71 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.39x = 529.71 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.39x = 83,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,829.34/353.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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