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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.95, 498.15 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.95, 498.15 and 195.18 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.95 : 498.15 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.95/498.15 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.95x = 498.15 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.95x = 97,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,231.25/331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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