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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.02, 500.86 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.02, 500.86 and 158.27 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.02 : 500.86 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.02/500.86 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.02x = 500.86 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.02x = 79,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,271.11/334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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