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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.03, 608.76 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.03, 608.76 and 159.05 is: 238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.03 : 608.76 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.03/608.76 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.03x = 608.76 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.03x = 96,823.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,823.28/406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.46

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