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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.27, 497.65 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.27, 497.65 and 159.06 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.27 : 497.65 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.27/497.65 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.27x = 497.65 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.27x = 79,154.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,154.97/332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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