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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.12, 493.92 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.12, 493.92 and 158.24 is: 237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.12 : 493.92 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.12/493.92 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.12x = 493.92 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.12x = 78,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,157.90/329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.48

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