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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.75, 495.80 and 157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.75, 495.80 and 157.37 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.75 : 495.80 = 157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.75/495.80 = 157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.75x = 495.80 × 157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.75x = 78,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,021.91/330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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