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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.29, 700.79 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.29, 700.79 and 159.09 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.29 : 700.79 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.29/700.79 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.29x = 700.79 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.29x = 111,488.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,488.68/467.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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