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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.38, 496.71 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.38, 496.71 and 157.94 is: 236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.38 : 496.71 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.38/496.71 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.38x = 496.71 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.38x = 78,450.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,450.38/331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.74

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