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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.46, 783.82 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.46, 783.82 and 157.28 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.46 : 783.82 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.46/783.82 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.46x = 783.82 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.46x = 123,279.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,279.21/522.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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