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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.14, 499.27 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.14, 499.27 and 159.58 is: 239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.14 : 499.27 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.14/499.27 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.14x = 499.27 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.14x = 79,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,673.51/333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.16

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