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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.95, 495.99 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.95, 495.99 and 157.38 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.95 : 495.99 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.95/495.99 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.95x = 495.99 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.95x = 78,061.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,061.23/330.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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