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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.05, 496.55 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.05, 496.55 and 157.83 is: 236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.05 : 496.55 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.05/496.55 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.05x = 496.55 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.05x = 78,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,369.70/331.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.73

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