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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.02, 547.68 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.02, 547.68 and 159.48 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.02 : 547.68 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.02/547.68 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.02x = 547.68 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.02x = 87,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,344.01/365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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