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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.66, 531.80 and 156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.66, 531.80 and 156.82 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.66 : 531.80 = 156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.66/531.80 = 156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.66x = 531.80 × 156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.66x = 83,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,396.88/354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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