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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 497.93 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 497.93 and 159.25 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 497.93 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/497.93 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 497.93 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 79,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,292.68/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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