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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 547.47 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 547.47 and 159.27 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 547.47 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/547.47 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 547.47 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 87,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,193.72/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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