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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.68, 547.02 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.68, 547.02 and 159.21 is: 238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.68 : 547.02 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.68/547.02 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.68x = 547.02 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.68x = 87,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,091.05/364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.82

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