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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 498.08 and 283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 498.08 and 283.37 is: 424.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 498.08 = 283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/498.08 = 283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 498.08 × 283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 141,139.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,139.15/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.99

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