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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.46, 562.62 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.46, 562.62 and 159.22 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.46 : 562.62 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.46/562.62 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.46x = 562.62 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.46x = 89,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,580.36/375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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