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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.17, 497.41 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.17, 497.41 and 200.31 is: 299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.17 : 497.41 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.17/497.41 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.17x = 497.41 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.17x = 99,635.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,635.70/332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.96

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