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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.08, 783.21 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.08, 783.21 and 156.86 is: 235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.08 : 783.21 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.08/783.21 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.08x = 783.21 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.08x = 122,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,850.99/522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.31

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