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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 628.37 and 159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 628.37 and 159.01 is: 238.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 628.37 = 159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/628.37 = 159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 628.37 × 159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 99,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,917.11/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.48

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