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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 494.67 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 494.67 and 158.26 is: 237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 494.67 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/494.67 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 494.67 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 78,286.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,286.47/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.85

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