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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 498.96 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 498.96 and 202.02 is: 303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 498.96 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/498.96 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 498.96 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 100,799.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,799.90/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.58

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