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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.08, 649.35 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.08, 649.35 and 159.06 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.08 : 649.35 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.08/649.35 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.08x = 649.35 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.08x = 103,288.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,288.05/433.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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