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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.89, 628.62 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.89, 628.62 and 159.12 is: 238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.89 : 628.62 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.89/628.62 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.89x = 628.62 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.89x = 100,026.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,026.01/418.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.79

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