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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.24, 604.62 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.24, 604.62 and 159.58 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.24 : 604.62 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.24/604.62 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.24x = 604.62 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.24x = 96,485.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,485.26/403.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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