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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.80, 496.31 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.80, 496.31 and 157.46 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.80 : 496.31 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.80/496.31 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.80x = 496.31 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.80x = 78,145.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,145.70/330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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