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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.46, 531.59 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.46, 531.59 and 159.35 is: 238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.46 : 531.59 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.46/531.59 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.46x = 531.59 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.46x = 84,708.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,708.87/354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.98

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