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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 701.04 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 701.04 and 159.22 is: 238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 701.04 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/701.04 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 701.04 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 111,619.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,619.59/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.84

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