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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.32, 495.20 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.32, 495.20 and 157.04 is: 235.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.32 : 495.20 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.32/495.20 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.32x = 495.20 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.32x = 77,766.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,766.21/330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.43

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