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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 496.53 and 157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 496.53 and 157.78 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 496.53 = 157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/496.53 = 157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 496.53 × 157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 78,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,343.12/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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