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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.05, 499.74 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.05, 499.74 and 159.60 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.05 : 499.74 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.05/499.74 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.05x = 499.74 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.05x = 79,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,758.50/333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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