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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.99, 497.99 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.99, 497.99 and 158.68 is: 238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.99 : 497.99 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.99/497.99 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.99x = 497.99 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.99x = 79,021.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,021.05/331.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.02

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