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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.94, 608.68 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.94, 608.68 and 159.22 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.94 : 608.68 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.94/608.68 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.94x = 608.68 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.94x = 96,914.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,914.03/405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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