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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 532.22 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 532.22 and 159.81 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 532.22 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/532.22 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 532.22 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 85,053.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,053.28/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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