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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.05, 649.57 and 159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.05, 649.57 and 159.07 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.05 : 649.57 = 159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.05/649.57 = 159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.05x = 649.57 × 159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.05x = 103,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,327.10/433.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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