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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.50, 497.39 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.50, 497.39 and 158.52 is: 237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.50 : 497.39 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.50/497.39 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.50x = 497.39 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.50x = 78,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,845.47/331.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.84

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