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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 498.48 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 498.48 and 202.16 is: 303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 498.48 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/498.48 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 498.48 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 100,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,772.72/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.68

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