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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.81, 531.60 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.81, 531.60 and 159.48 is: 238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.81 : 531.60 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.81/531.60 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.81x = 531.60 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.81x = 84,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,779.57/354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.94

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