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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.54, 932.29 and 159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.54, 932.29 and 159.33 is: 238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.54 : 932.29 = 159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.54/932.29 = 159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.54x = 932.29 × 159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.54x = 148,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,537.30/621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.98

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