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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.69, 499.38 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.69, 499.38 and 159.50 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.69 : 499.38 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.69/499.38 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.69x = 499.38 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.69x = 79,648.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,648.95/332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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