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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.49, 498.90 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.49, 498.90 and 159.36 is: 239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.49 : 498.90 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.49/498.90 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.49x = 498.90 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.49x = 79,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,504.70/332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.12

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