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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.56, 499.98 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.56, 499.98 and 160.32 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.56 : 499.98 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.56/499.98 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.56x = 499.98 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.56x = 80,156.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,156.79/333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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