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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 495.87 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 495.87 and 157.44 is: 236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 495.87 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/495.87 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 495.87 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 78,069.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,069.77/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.06

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