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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.95, 733.35 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.95, 733.35 and 159.90 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.95 : 733.35 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.95/733.35 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.95x = 733.35 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.95x = 117,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,262.67/488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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