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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.47, 546.95 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.47, 546.95 and 159.05 is: 238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.47 : 546.95 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.47/546.95 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.47x = 546.95 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.47x = 86,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,988.87/364.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.67

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