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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.83, 497.70 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.83, 497.70 and 158.45 is: 237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.83 : 497.70 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.83/497.70 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.83x = 497.70 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.83x = 78,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,860.57/331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.65

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