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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 496.41 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 496.41 and 157.68 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 496.41 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/496.41 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 496.41 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 78,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,273.93/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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