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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.95, 499.51 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.95, 499.51 and 157.24 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.95 : 499.51 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.95/499.51 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.95x = 499.51 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.95x = 78,542.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,542.95/332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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