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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.13, 497.94 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.13, 497.94 and 202.16 is: 303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.13 : 497.94 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.13/497.94 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.13x = 497.94 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.13x = 100,663.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,663.55/332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.08

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