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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.77, 496.17 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.77, 496.17 and 157.40 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.77 : 496.17 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.77/496.17 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.77x = 496.17 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.77x = 78,097.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,097.16/330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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