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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.36, 498.50 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.36, 498.50 and 158.90 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.36 : 498.50 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.36/498.50 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.36x = 498.50 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.36x = 79,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,211.65/332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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