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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.23, 888.36 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.23, 888.36 and 159.39 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.23 : 888.36 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.23/888.36 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.23x = 888.36 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.23x = 141,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,595.70/592.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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