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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.59, 391.33 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.59, 391.33 and 159.24 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.59 : 391.33 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.59/391.33 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.59x = 391.33 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.59x = 62,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,315.39/283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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