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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.16, 585.48 and 159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.16, 585.48 and 159.07 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.16 : 585.48 = 159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.16/585.48 = 159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.16x = 585.48 × 159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.16x = 93,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,132.30/390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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