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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.78, 499.07 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.78, 499.07 and 159.36 is: 238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.78 : 499.07 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.78/499.07 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.78x = 499.07 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.78x = 79,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,532.19/332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.99

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