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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.81, 498.96 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.81, 498.96 and 157.04 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.81 : 498.96 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.81/498.96 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.81x = 498.96 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.81x = 78,356.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,356.05/332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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