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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 499.51 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 499.51 and 160.31 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 499.51 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/499.51 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 499.51 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 80,074.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,074.15/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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