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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.32, 495.32 and 157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.32, 495.32 and 157.18 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.32 : 495.32 = 157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.32/495.32 = 157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.32x = 495.32 × 157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.32x = 77,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,854.40/330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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