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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.32, 498.72 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.32, 498.72 and 159.03 is: 238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.32 : 498.72 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.32/498.72 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.32x = 498.72 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.32x = 79,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,311.44/332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.66

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