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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.00, 531.09 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.00, 531.09 and 159.10 is: 238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.00 : 531.09 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.00/531.09 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.00x = 531.09 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.00x = 84,495.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,495.09/354.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.68

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