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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.01, 499.65 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.01, 499.65 and 159.76 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.01 : 499.65 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.01/499.65 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.01x = 499.65 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.01x = 79,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,824.08/333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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