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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 495.12 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 495.12 and 159.12 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 495.12 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/495.12 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 495.12 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 78,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,783.49/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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