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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 530.91 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 530.91 and 159.24 is: 238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 530.91 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/530.91 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 530.91 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 84,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,542.11/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.65

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