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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.12, 495.18 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.12, 495.18 and 159.08 is: 238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.12 : 495.18 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.12/495.18 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.12x = 495.18 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.12x = 78,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,773.23/330.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.62

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