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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.32, 650.11 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.32, 650.11 and 159.49 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.32 : 650.11 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.32/650.11 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.32x = 650.11 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.32x = 103,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,686.04/433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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