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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.29, 650.07 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.29, 650.07 and 159.42 is: 239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.29 : 650.07 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.29/650.07 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.29x = 650.07 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.29x = 103,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,634.16/433.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.18

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