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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.27, 496.63 and 157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.27, 496.63 and 157.84 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.27 : 496.63 = 157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.27/496.63 = 157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.27x = 496.63 × 157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.27x = 78,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,388.08/331.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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