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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.85, 496.26 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.85, 496.26 and 157.39 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.85 : 496.26 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.85/496.26 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.85x = 496.26 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.85x = 78,106.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,106.36/330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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