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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.32, 531.62 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.32, 531.62 and 159.26 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.32 : 531.62 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.32/531.62 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.32x = 531.62 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.32x = 84,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,666.33/354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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