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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 499.60 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 499.60 and 159.64 is: 239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 499.60 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/499.60 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 499.60 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 79,755.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,755.09/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.35

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