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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.22, 628.92 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.22, 628.92 and 159.21 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.22 : 628.92 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.22/628.92 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.22x = 628.92 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.22x = 100,130.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,130.35/419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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