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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 495.18 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 495.18 and 159 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 495.18 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/495.18 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 495.18 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 78,733.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,733.62/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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