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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 498.08 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 498.08 and 146.96 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 498.08 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/498.08 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 498.08 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 73,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,197.84/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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