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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.41, 783.60 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.41, 783.60 and 157.22 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.41 : 783.60 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.41/783.60 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.41x = 783.60 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.41x = 123,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,193.67/522.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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