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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.11, 496.85 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.11, 496.85 and 157.75 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.11 : 496.85 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.11/496.85 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.11x = 496.85 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.11x = 78,377.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,377.33/331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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