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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.02, 649.62 and 159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.02, 649.62 and 159.11 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.02 : 649.62 = 159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.02/649.62 = 159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.02x = 649.62 × 159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.02x = 103,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,361.87/433.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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