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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.37, 650.11 and 159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.37, 650.11 and 159.59 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.37 : 650.11 = 159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.37/650.11 = 159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.37x = 650.11 × 159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.37x = 103,751.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,751.05/433.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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