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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.91, 547.44 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.91, 547.44 and 159.44 is: 239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.91 : 547.44 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.91/547.44 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.91x = 547.44 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.91x = 87,283.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,283.83/364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.19

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