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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.85, 499.44 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.85, 499.44 and 159.48 is: 239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.85 : 499.44 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.85/499.44 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.85x = 499.44 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.85x = 79,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,651.54/332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.30

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