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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.14, 498.38 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.14, 498.38 and 195.45 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.14 : 498.38 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.14/498.38 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.14x = 498.38 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.14x = 97,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,408.37/332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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