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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 497.90 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 497.90 and 201.84 is: 302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 497.90 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/497.90 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 497.90 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 100,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,495.13/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.55

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