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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.74, 496.23 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.74, 496.23 and 157.48 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.74 : 496.23 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.74/496.23 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.74x = 496.23 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.74x = 78,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,147.19/330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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