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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.69, 586.22 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.69, 586.22 and 159.57 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.69 : 586.22 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.69/586.22 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.69x = 586.22 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.69x = 93,542.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,542.33/390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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