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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.19, 700.80 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.19, 700.80 and 159.03 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.19 : 700.80 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.19/700.80 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.19x = 700.80 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.19x = 111,448.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,448.22/467.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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