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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.89, 533.31 and 157.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.89, 533.31 and 157.99 is: 236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.89 : 533.31 = 157.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.89/533.31 = 157.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.89x = 533.31 × 157.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.89x = 84,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,254.59/355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.75

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