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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 498.21 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 498.21 and 194.88 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 498.21 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/498.21 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 498.21 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 97,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,091.16/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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