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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 498.24 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332, 498.24 and 139.64 is: 209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 498.24 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/498.24 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 498.24 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 69,574.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,574.23/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.56

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