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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.64, 733.03 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.64, 733.03 and 159.47 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.64 : 733.03 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.64/733.03 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.64x = 733.03 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.64x = 116,896.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,896.29/488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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