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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.25, 498.05 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.25, 498.05 and 158.87 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.25 : 498.05 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.25/498.05 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.25x = 498.05 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.25x = 79,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,121.92/332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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