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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.47, 495.53 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.47, 495.53 and 157.10 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.47 : 495.53 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.47/495.53 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.47x = 495.53 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.47x = 77,845.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,845.29/330.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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