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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 433.92 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 433.92 and 159.47 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 433.92 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/433.92 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 433.92 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 69,197.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,197.22/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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