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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.89, 733.35 and 159.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.89, 733.35 and 159.83 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.89 : 733.35 = 159.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.89/733.35 = 159.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.89x = 733.35 × 159.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.89x = 117,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,209.81/488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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