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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.54, 495.85 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.54, 495.85 and 159.50 is: 239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.54 : 495.85 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.54/495.85 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.54x = 495.85 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.54x = 79,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,088.08/330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.27

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