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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.86, 499.08 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.86, 499.08 and 159.57 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.86 : 499.08 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.86/499.08 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.86x = 499.08 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.86x = 79,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,637.90/332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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