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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 498.11 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 498.11 and 139.57 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 498.11 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/498.11 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 498.11 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 69,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,518.72/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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