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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 498.66 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 498.66 and 159.40 is: 238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 498.66 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/498.66 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 498.66 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 79,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,486.40/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.91

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