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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.42, 527.31 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.42, 527.31 and 159 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 527.31 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/527.31 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 527.31 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 83,842.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,842.29/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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