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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.67, 501.84 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.67, 501.84 and 158.92 is: 238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.67 : 501.84 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.67/501.84 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.67x = 501.84 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.67x = 79,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,753.98/334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.31

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