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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.68, 784.15 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.68, 784.15 and 157.46 is: 236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.68 : 784.15 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.68/784.15 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.68x = 784.15 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.68x = 123,472.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,472.26/522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.23

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