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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.29, 498.54 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.29, 498.54 and 159.18 is: 238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.29 : 498.54 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.29/498.54 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.29x = 498.54 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.29x = 79,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,356.80/332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.82

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