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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 496.28 and 157.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 496.28 and 157.67 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 496.28 = 157.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/496.28 = 157.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 496.28 × 157.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 78,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,247.68/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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