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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.83, 497.97 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.83, 497.97 and 158.63 is: 238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.83 : 497.97 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.83/497.97 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.83x = 497.97 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.83x = 78,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,990.49/331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.05

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