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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.99, 498.71 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.99, 498.71 and 159.77 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.99 : 498.71 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.99/498.71 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.99x = 498.71 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.99x = 79,678.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,678.90/332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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