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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.69, 499.12 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.69, 499.12 and 159.35 is: 239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.69 : 499.12 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.69/499.12 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.69x = 499.12 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.69x = 79,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,531.88/332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.06

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