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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 532.32 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 532.32 and 159.92 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 532.32 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/532.32 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 532.32 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 85,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,128.61/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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