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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 527.38 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 527.38 and 159.06 is: 238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 527.38 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/527.38 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 527.38 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 83,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,886.64/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.69

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