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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.21, 498.35 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.21, 498.35 and 187.79 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.21 : 498.35 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.21/498.35 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.21x = 498.35 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.21x = 93,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,585.15/332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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