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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.64, 495.68 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.64, 495.68 and 157.22 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.64 : 495.68 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.64/495.68 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.64x = 495.68 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.64x = 77,930.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,930.81/330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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