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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.33, 433.55 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.33, 433.55 and 159.22 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.33 : 433.55 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.33/433.55 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.33x = 433.55 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.33x = 69,029.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,029.03/289.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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