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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 498.35 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 498.35 and 195.21 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 498.35 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/498.35 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 498.35 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 97,283.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,283.39/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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