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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.20, 531.47 and 159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.20, 531.47 and 159.33 is: 239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.20 : 531.47 = 159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.20/531.47 = 159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.20x = 531.47 × 159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.20x = 84,679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,679.51/354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.08

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