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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.21, 497.67 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.21, 497.67 and 251.03 is: 376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.21 : 497.67 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.21/497.67 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.21x = 497.67 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.21x = 124,927.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,927.61/332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.06

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