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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.84, 535.23 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.84, 535.23 and 159.15 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.84 : 535.23 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.84/535.23 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.84x = 535.23 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.84x = 85,181.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,181.85/356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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