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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.44, 585.72 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.44, 585.72 and 159.44 is: 239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.44 : 585.72 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.44/585.72 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.44x = 585.72 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.44x = 93,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,387.20/390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.18

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