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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 547.29 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 547.29 and 159.41 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 547.29 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/547.29 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 547.29 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 87,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,243.50/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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