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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.77, 497.30 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.77, 497.30 and 158.33 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.77 : 497.30 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.77/497.30 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.77x = 497.30 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.77x = 78,734.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,734.23/331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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