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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.27, 496.24 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.27, 496.24 and 158.10 is: 236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.27 : 496.24 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.27/496.24 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.27x = 496.24 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.27x = 78,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,454.75/331.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.83

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