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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.38, 650.22 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.38, 650.22 and 159.48 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.38 : 650.22 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.38/650.22 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.38x = 650.22 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.38x = 103,697.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,697.09/433.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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