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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.35, 649.80 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.35, 649.80 and 159.35 is: 238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.35 : 649.80 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.35/649.80 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.35x = 649.80 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.35x = 103,542.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,542.38/433.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.93

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