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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 497.83 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 497.83 and 185.66 is: 278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 497.83 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/497.83 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 497.83 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 92,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,427.12/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.21

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