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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 498.33 and 178.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 498.33 and 178.05 is: 267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 498.33 = 178.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/498.33 = 178.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 498.33 × 178.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 88,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,727.66/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.22

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