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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.38, 497.86 and 158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.38, 497.86 and 158.79 is: 237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.38 : 497.86 = 158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.38/497.86 = 158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.38x = 497.86 × 158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.38x = 79,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,055.19/332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.85

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