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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.09, 497.78 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.09, 497.78 and 158.45 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.09 : 497.78 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.09/497.78 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.09x = 497.78 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.09x = 78,873.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,873.24/332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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