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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 433.74 and 159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 433.74 and 159.33 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 433.74 = 159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/433.74 = 159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 433.74 × 159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 69,107.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,107.79/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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