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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 497.60 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 497.60 and 195.20 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 497.60 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/497.60 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 497.60 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 97,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,131.52/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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