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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.85, 499.25 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.85, 499.25 and 159.64 is: 239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.85 : 499.25 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.85/499.25 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.85x = 499.25 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.85x = 79,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,700.27/332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.45

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