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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.36, 649.68 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.36, 649.68 and 159.40 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.36 : 649.68 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.36/649.68 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.36x = 649.68 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.36x = 103,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,558.99/433.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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