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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.38, 629.08 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.38, 629.08 and 159.35 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.38 : 629.08 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.38/629.08 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.38x = 629.08 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.38x = 100,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,243.90/419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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