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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.49, 497.25 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.49, 497.25 and 158.12 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.49 : 497.25 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.49/497.25 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.49x = 497.25 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.49x = 78,626.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,626.41/331.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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