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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.50, 494.43 and 158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.50, 494.43 and 158.50 is: 237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.50 : 494.43 = 158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.50/494.43 = 158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.50x = 494.43 × 158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.50x = 78,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,367.16/329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.84

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