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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.47, 497.09 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.47, 497.09 and 158.33 is: 237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.47 : 497.09 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.47/497.09 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.47x = 497.09 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.47x = 78,703.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,703.61/331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.44

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