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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.03, 499.31 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.03, 499.31 and 159.73 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.03 : 499.31 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.03/499.31 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.03x = 499.31 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.03x = 79,754.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,754.79/333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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