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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.54, 497.49 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.54, 497.49 and 158.10 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.54 : 497.49 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.54/497.49 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.54x = 497.49 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.54x = 78,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,654.40/331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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