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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.57, 500.22 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.57, 500.22 and 159.87 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.57 : 500.22 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.57/500.22 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.57x = 500.22 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.57x = 79,968.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,968.77/333.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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