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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.35, 497.10 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.35, 497.10 and 158.01 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.35 : 497.10 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.35/497.10 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.35x = 497.10 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.35x = 78,546.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,546.77/331.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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