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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.36, 585.73 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.36, 585.73 and 159.42 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.36 : 585.73 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.36/585.73 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.36x = 585.73 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.36x = 93,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,377.08/390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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