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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.36, 783.72 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.36, 783.72 and 157.23 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.36 : 783.72 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.36/783.72 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.36x = 783.72 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.36x = 123,224.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,224.30/522.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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