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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.22, 649.83 and 159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.22, 649.83 and 159.33 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.22 : 649.83 = 159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.22/649.83 = 159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.22x = 649.83 × 159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.22x = 103,537.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,537.41/433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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