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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.75, 497.62 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.75, 497.62 and 158.55 is: 237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.75 : 497.62 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.75/497.62 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.75x = 497.62 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.75x = 78,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,897.65/331.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.82

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