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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.62, 496.01 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.62, 496.01 and 159.58 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.62 : 496.01 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.62/496.01 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.62x = 496.01 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.62x = 79,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,153.28/330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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