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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.22, 649.78 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.22, 649.78 and 159.24 is: 238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.22 : 649.78 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.22/649.78 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.22x = 649.78 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.22x = 103,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,470.97/433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.84

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