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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 498.40 and 126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 498.40 and 126.78 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 498.40 = 126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/498.40 = 126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 498.40 × 126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 63,187.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,187.15/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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