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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.30, 701.04 and 159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.30, 701.04 and 159.07 is: 238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.30 : 701.04 = 159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.30/701.04 = 159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.30x = 701.04 × 159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.30x = 111,515.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,515.03/467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.64

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