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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 392.48 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 392.48 and 159.22 is: 238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 392.48 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/392.48 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 392.48 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 62,490.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,490.67/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.51

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