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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.90, 531.05 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.90, 531.05 and 158.90 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.90 : 531.05 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.90/531.05 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.90x = 531.05 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.90x = 84,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,380.40/353.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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