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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.62, 498.36 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.62, 498.36 and 194.70 is: 292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.62 : 498.36 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.62/498.36 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.62x = 498.36 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.62x = 97,030.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,030.69/331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.60

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