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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.99, 498.78 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.99, 498.78 and 159.42 is: 238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.99 : 498.78 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.99/498.78 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.99x = 498.78 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.99x = 79,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,515.51/332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.80

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