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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.36, 548.22 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.36, 548.22 and 159.92 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.36 : 548.22 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.36/548.22 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.36x = 548.22 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.36x = 87,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,671.34/365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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