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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.52, 495.71 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.52, 495.71 and 157.11 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.52 : 495.71 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.52/495.71 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.52x = 495.71 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.52x = 77,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,881.00/330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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