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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 498.11 and 158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 498.11 and 158.65 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 498.11 = 158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/498.11 = 158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 498.11 × 158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 79,026.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,026.81/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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