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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.47, 572.18 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.47, 572.18 and 159.05 is: 238.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.47 : 572.18 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.47/572.18 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.47x = 572.18 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.47x = 91,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,007.06/381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.57

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