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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.03, 531.19 and 156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.03, 531.19 and 156.27 is: 234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.03 : 531.19 = 156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.03/531.19 = 156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.03x = 531.19 × 156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.03x = 83,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,007.26/354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.46

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