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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 498.22 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332, 498.22 and 175.97 is: 264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 498.22 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/498.22 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 498.22 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 87,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,671.33/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.07

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