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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.77, 497.34 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.77, 497.34 and 158.36 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.77 : 497.34 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.77/497.34 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.77x = 497.34 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.77x = 78,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,756.28/331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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