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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.31, 823.82 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.31, 823.82 and 159.22 is: 238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.31 : 823.82 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.31/823.82 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.31x = 823.82 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.31x = 131,163.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,163.71/549.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.78

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