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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 497.55 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 497.55 and 203.70 is: 305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 497.55 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/497.55 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 497.55 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 101,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,350.94/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.18

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