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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.84, 655.43 and 159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.84, 655.43 and 159.23 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.84 : 655.43 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.84/655.43 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.84x = 655.43 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.84x = 104,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,361.24/436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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