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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.93, 497.67 and 158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.93, 497.67 and 158.35 is: 237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.93 : 497.67 = 158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.93/497.67 = 158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.93x = 497.67 × 158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.93x = 78,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,806.04/331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.42

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