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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 498.68 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 498.68 and 159.21 is: 238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 498.68 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/498.68 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 498.68 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 79,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,394.05/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.67

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