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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.09, 495.92 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.09, 495.92 and 157.50 is: 235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.09 : 495.92 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.09/495.92 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.09x = 495.92 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.09x = 78,107.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,107.40/331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.91

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