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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 498.91 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 498.91 and 159.22 is: 238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 498.91 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/498.91 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 498.91 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 79,436.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,436.45/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.72

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