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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.11, 498.21 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.11, 498.21 and 255.16 is: 382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.11 : 498.21 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.11/498.21 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.11x = 498.21 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.11x = 127,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,123.26/332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.77

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