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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 496.36 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 496.36 and 157.64 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 496.36 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/496.36 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 496.36 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 78,246.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,246.19/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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