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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.20, 584.87 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.20, 584.87 and 159.08 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.20 : 584.87 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.20/584.87 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.20x = 584.87 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.20x = 93,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,037.40/390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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