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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.11, 498.45 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.11, 498.45 and 137.22 is: 205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.11 : 498.45 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.11/498.45 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.11x = 498.45 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.11x = 68,397.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,397.31/332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.95

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