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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 562.70 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 562.70 and 159 is: 238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 562.70 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/562.70 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 562.70 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 89,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,469.30/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.38

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