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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 628.98 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 628.98 and 159.30 is: 238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 628.98 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/628.98 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 628.98 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 100,194.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,194.60/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.88

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