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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.92, 499.32 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.92, 499.32 and 159.52 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.92 : 499.32 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.92/499.32 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.92x = 499.32 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.92x = 79,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,651.53/332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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