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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.98, 498.16 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.98, 498.16 and 158.84 is: 238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.98 : 498.16 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.98/498.16 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.98x = 498.16 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.98x = 79,127.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,127.73/331.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.35

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