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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 562.96 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 562.96 and 159.28 is: 238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 562.96 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/562.96 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 562.96 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 89,668.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,668.27/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.78

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