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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.33, 497.03 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.33, 497.03 and 157.96 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.33 : 497.03 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.33/497.03 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.33x = 497.03 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.33x = 78,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,510.86/331.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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