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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.44, 493.60 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.44, 493.60 and 158.08 is: 236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.44 : 493.60 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.44/493.60 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.44x = 493.60 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.44x = 78,028.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,028.29/329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.85

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