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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 498.65 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 498.65 and 159.30 is: 238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 498.65 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/498.65 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 498.65 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 79,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,434.15/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.73

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