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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 649.50 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 649.50 and 159 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 649.50 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/649.50 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 649.50 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 103,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,270.50/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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