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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 547.44 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 547.44 and 159.34 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 547.44 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/547.44 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 547.44 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 87,229.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,229.09/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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