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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.23, 548 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.23, 548 and 159.85 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.23 : 548 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.23/548 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.23x = 548 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.23x = 87,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,597.80/365.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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