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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 497.88 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 497.88 and 201.96 is: 302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 497.88 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/497.88 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 497.88 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 100,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,551.84/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.78

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