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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.36, 585.63 and 159.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.36, 585.63 and 159.31 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.36 : 585.63 = 159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.36/585.63 = 159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.36x = 585.63 × 159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.36x = 93,296.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,296.72/390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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