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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.34, 649.90 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.34, 649.90 and 159.46 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.34 : 649.90 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.34/649.90 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.34x = 649.90 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.34x = 103,633.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,633.05/433.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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