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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.59, 498.53 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.59, 498.53 and 158.95 is: 238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.59 : 498.53 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.59/498.53 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.59x = 498.53 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.59x = 79,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,241.34/332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.26

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