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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.91, 733.30 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.91, 733.30 and 159.89 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.91 : 733.30 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.91/733.30 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.91x = 733.30 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.91x = 117,243.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,243.27/488.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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