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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 412.21 and 159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 412.21 and 159.23 is: 238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 412.21 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/412.21 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 412.21 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 65,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,636.20/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.66

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