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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.07, 531.24 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.07, 531.24 and 158.95 is: 238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.07 : 531.24 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.07/531.24 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.07x = 531.24 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.07x = 84,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,440.60/354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.49

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