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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 499.49 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 499.49 and 159.72 is: 239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 499.49 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/499.49 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 499.49 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 79,776.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,776.47/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.59

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