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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 496.14 and 157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 496.14 and 157.47 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 496.14 = 157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/496.14 = 157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 496.14 × 157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 78,127.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,127.17/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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