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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.82, 499.39 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.82, 499.39 and 159.68 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.82 : 499.39 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.82/499.39 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.82x = 499.39 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.82x = 79,743.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,743.44/332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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