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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 497.41 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 497.41 and 158.22 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 497.41 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/497.41 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 497.41 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 78,699.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,699.81/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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