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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.49, 496.90 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.49, 496.90 and 158.11 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.49 : 496.90 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.49/496.90 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.49x = 496.90 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.49x = 78,563.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,563.81/331.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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